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009 was a mutant among Hashirama's clones. Not only had he perfectly inherited the original body's abilities, but he also possessed extremely strong compatibility with the Otsutsuki Clan's Karma.

Ordinary clones could only unfreeze at most 10% of the power within the Karma each time, allowing them to enter the so-called State Two. Any higher, and their bodies would collapse.

But 009 could unfreeze a terrifying 50%.

"What is this..."

Seeing the black patterns gradually emerge across 009's fiery red armor, Uchiha Madara frowned.

"State Two."

As the power contained within the Karma spread throughout his body, a thumb-sized horn protruded slightly from 009's helmet. The terrifying aura he emitted far surpassed anything from before.

"Output, 20%."

He experimentally clenched his fist. Feeling the surging power from the Karma fill his entire body, 009 silently nodded, looked at Uchiha Madara, and gave the blade in his hand a shake.

"Hmph! Just putting on an act."

Feeling provoked, Uchiha Madara snorted coldly. Raising his Card Box Sword, he took a swift step forward, his magenta figure moving like a ghost.

009 remained where he was, seemingly waiting for something. The next instant, a terrifying gleam burst from beneath his helmet, and the White Blade longsword in his hand suddenly rose.

Bang!

Seeing 009 block his tricky strike, Uchiha Madara's brow furrowed. He pressed down with both hands, attempting to return the humiliation from before in full.

Crack!

The ground shattered beneath them. Unable to withstand the terrifying force, the earth beneath 009's feet split into spiderweb-like cracks.

But to Uchiha Madara's surprise, even then, 009's raised arm showed no sign of bending.

"Let's see how long you can hold out!"

With an unpleasant expression, he immediately increased his strength, finally making 009's arm tremble.

Boom!

Seeing this, Uchiha Madara smiled smugly